The primary role of a television producer is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. It is often the producer who is responsible for the show's overall quality and survivability, though the roles depend on the particular show or organization.
Some producers take more of an executive role, in that they conceive new programs and pitch them to the networks, but upon acceptance they focus on business matters such budgets and contracts. Other producers are more involved with the day-to-day workings, participating in activities such as screenwriting, set design, casting, and even directing.
Different types of producers in the industry today include:
Coordinating producer (coordinates two or more producers)
Supervising producer (supervises other producers)
Segment producer (handles one segment of a program)
Line producer (handles a practical aspect, rather than creative content)
Key trait characteristics for producers include organization, attention to detail, clear communication skills and thinking on one's feet.
In live or "as-live" television, an Executive producer seldom has any operational control of the show. His/her job is to stand back from the operational aspects and judge the show as an ordinary viewer might.
In film or videotape productions, the Executive producer is almost always given an opportunity to comment on a rough cut but the amount of attention paid to his/her comments is highly dependent on the overall personnel structure of the production.
Recommended college course work and/or work experience should include English, history, political science, journalism and business studies.
Contents
1Writer as "Producer"
2Some notable television producers
3See also
4External link
Writer as "Producer"
Under the guidelines of the Writers Guild of America, script writers in television also tend to be credited as "producers," even though they may not engage in the responsibilities generally associated with that title.
On-screen, a "producer" credit for a TV series will generally be given to each member of the writing staff who made a demonstrable contribution to the final script. The actual producer of the show (in the traditional sense) is listed under the credit "Produced By."
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